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http://musicsumo.com/2013/12/27/materialized-coming-to-the-independent-in-2014/#commentsFri, 27 Dec 2013 20:19:50 +0000http://musicsumo.com/?p=1389]]>Join Materialized on Saturday, January 4th with their good friends NVO and ZEBUEL, a full light show courtesy of Creative Precision lighting, and an amazing night of music planned to kick off the new year. 2014 is going to be huge for Materialized. Come join them at The Independent in San Francisco, CA to celebrate with all of their friends after their awesome 2013!

Materialized is a keys/drums live electronic music duo from Oakland, CA. that specialize in soul shaking, bass-quaking dance and electronic music played live.

Drummer Dale Fanning and Keyboardist/Synthesist Dave Pellicciaro have crafted a style that feeds on their trademark combustive energy. With live sets that don’t stop once they start Materialized collides big bass electro-house w/ deep-space, cinematic compositions leaving noise and textured ambience in the wake.

Synergizing the energy and vibe of live performance with the punch and consistent tonal impact of cutting edge electronic music is the destination. Creating layered, sonic impact live, Materialized keeps things moving without “press play” assistance to make the music. This is where the bond and connectivity between band and audience happens and what Materialized considers central to their focus…. unity w/ the audience, to be equally immersed together.

“Mighty Dave Pellicciaro (keys, samples, myriad noisemakers) and Dale Fanning (electronic drums/percussion) and their varied collaborators are up to is just about everything most electronic dance music is missing, most notably a prominent human element with the ability to shift and respond in real time with true musician insight and instinct. No question that these guys are masters of technology but in a daring, hang-your-ass-over- the-edge way that recalls the sonic spelunking of early Tangerine Dream and Aphex Twin. The more aggressive, intense and shadowy Materialized becomes the more I’m captivated by their evolution.”

Such a good night the other night as I got to see Good Riddance for the first time in about a decade. They were one of my favorite bands in high school, and it was a treat to get taken to one of their shows again by the man who introduced me to them in the first place.

The crowd at the Bottom Of The Hill went nuts as Good Riddance opened the show with “Out Of Mind,” Slowly,” and “Salt;” and the energy continued all night.

Looking back at some videos I took from this past year and I came across a night at Thee Parkside with some of my favorite singer/songwriters. I finally got to see The Scorpios on 06/29/13. I love these guys. Such good times!

WINDY HILL (Bay Area)
Not your typical bluegrass band; the boys of Windy Hill did not grow up in the deep rolling hills of Virginia, nor grow up listening to the Bill Monroe or the Stanley Brothers on an old fashioned AM radio. However, you couldn’t tell this from listening to this fabulous band – they show sincere enthusiasm for traditional bluegrass music. The young, fresh players take on a 70+ year old musical genre and pull it off like no other. Whenever they play, they bring it! And look and sound the part – as if they are playing a 1940s dance hall.

EMILY BONN & THE VIVANTS (Bay Area)
Largely inspired by the energy of old-time dance tunes, honky-tonk country, western-swing, bluegrass, and Cajun music, The Vivants play their own brand of American roots music – original foot stompin’ tunes about riots, hollers, and hopping train cars. In former incarnations, Emily honed her songs performing in San Francisco with the Whoreshoes. She is joined by stellar players, Jody Richardson on fiddle and vocal harmonies, James Touzel on upright bass, and Isaac Bonnell on piano accordion.

THE CREAK (SF)
Acoustic music rooted in the bluegrass and folk tradition, with hints of blues and punk elements sneaking in to give them a sound both new and old. The Creak’s energetic performances and visible onstage chemistry inspire dancing, singing, and stomping, leaving audiences feeling elated to have
taken part in such fun.

Tickets go on sale at the Terrapin box office Tuesday, June 4 at 4 p.m. Tickets will be available online through Terrapin Crossroads’ webstore on Wednesday, June 5. Please note: This is live studio taping. There will be no ins and outs. Doors open at 5 p.m. and show begins promptly at 6 p.m. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask Bob Weir, Steve Parish, and other couch guests questions as part of the live variety show.

Phil Lesh cordially invites you to the first annual Terrapin Prom on June 29th. Guests are required to wear formal attire from any decade they wish, and they should come prepared for a fun-filled evening of cocktails, dinner, and live music. I don’t have many details as of yet, but I have heard that David Martin’s House Party will be starting the fun off in the Grate Room at 8:30 pm. Phil Lesh and the Terrapin Family Band should be providing the after party entertainment in the restaurant around 10:30 pm.